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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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