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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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