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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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