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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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