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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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