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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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