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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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