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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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