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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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