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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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