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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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