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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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