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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important 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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