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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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