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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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