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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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