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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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