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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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