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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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