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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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