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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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