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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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