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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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