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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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