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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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