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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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