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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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