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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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