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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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