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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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