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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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