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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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