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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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