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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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