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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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