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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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