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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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