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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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