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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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