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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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