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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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