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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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