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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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