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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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