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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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