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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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