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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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