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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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