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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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