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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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