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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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