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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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