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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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