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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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