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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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