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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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