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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important 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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