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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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