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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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