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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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