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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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