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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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