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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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