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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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