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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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