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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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