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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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