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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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