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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key 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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