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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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