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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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