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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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