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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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