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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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