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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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