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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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