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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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