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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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