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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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