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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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