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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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