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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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