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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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