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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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