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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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