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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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