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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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