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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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