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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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