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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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