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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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