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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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