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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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