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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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