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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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