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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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