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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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