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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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