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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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