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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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