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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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