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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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