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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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