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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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