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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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