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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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