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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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