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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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