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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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