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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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