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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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