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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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