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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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