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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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