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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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