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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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