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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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