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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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