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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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