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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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