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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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