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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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