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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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