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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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