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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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