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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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