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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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