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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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