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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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