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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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