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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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