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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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