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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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