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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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