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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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