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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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