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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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