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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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