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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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