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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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