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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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