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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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