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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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