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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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