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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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