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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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