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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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