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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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