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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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