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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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