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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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