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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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