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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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