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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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