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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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