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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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