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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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