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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured 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 original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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