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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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