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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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