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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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