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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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