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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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