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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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