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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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