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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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