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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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