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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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