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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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