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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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