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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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