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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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