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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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