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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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