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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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