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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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