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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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