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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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