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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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