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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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