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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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