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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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