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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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