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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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