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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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