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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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