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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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