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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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