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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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