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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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