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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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