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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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