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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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