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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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