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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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