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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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