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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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