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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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