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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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