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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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