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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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