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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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