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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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