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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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