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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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