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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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