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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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