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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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