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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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