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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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