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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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