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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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