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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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