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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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