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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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