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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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