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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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