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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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