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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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