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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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