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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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