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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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