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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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