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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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