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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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