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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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