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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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