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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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