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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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