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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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