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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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