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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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