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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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