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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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