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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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