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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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