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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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