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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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