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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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