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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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