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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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