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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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