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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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