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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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