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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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