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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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