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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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