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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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