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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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