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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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