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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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