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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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