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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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