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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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