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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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