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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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