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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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