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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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