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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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