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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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