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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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