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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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