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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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