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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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