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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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