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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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