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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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