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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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