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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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