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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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