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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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