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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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