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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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