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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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