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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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