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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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