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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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