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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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