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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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