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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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