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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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