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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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