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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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