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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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