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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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