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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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