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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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