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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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