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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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