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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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