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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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