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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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