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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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