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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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