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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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