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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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