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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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