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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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