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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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