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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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