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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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