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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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