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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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