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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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