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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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