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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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