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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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