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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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