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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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