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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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