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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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