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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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