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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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