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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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