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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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