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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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