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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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