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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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