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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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