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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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