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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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