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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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