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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive 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 assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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