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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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