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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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