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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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