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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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