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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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