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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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