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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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