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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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