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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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