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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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