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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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