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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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