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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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