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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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