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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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