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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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