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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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