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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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