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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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