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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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