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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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