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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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