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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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