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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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