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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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