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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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