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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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