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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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