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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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