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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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