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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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