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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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