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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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