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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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