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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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