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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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