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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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