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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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