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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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