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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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