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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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