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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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