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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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