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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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