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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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