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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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