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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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