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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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