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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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