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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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