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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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