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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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