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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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