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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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