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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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