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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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