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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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