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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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