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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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