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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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