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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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