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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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