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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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