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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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