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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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