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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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