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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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