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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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