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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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