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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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