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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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