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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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