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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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