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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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