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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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