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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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