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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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