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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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