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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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