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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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