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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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