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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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