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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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