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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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