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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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