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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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