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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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