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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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