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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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