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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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