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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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