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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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