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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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