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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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