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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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