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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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