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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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