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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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