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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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