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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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