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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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