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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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