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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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