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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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