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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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