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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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