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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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