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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire 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 resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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