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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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