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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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