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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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 in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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