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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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