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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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