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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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