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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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