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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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