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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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