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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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