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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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