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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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