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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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