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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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