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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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