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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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