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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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