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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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