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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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