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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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