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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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