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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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