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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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