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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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