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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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