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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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