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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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