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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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