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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 (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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