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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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