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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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