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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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