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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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