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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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