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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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