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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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