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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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