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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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