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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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