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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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