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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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