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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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