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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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