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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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