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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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