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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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