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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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