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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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