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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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