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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online education enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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