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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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