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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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