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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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