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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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