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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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