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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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