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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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