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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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