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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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