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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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