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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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