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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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