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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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