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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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