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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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