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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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