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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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