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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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