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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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