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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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