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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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