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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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