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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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