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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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