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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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