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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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