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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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