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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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