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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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