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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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