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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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